From valleys to hillsides from Bondigoux

Climb up to take in the view, give in to the call of the forest, descend into the valley and enjoy the silence.
This route has two variants for descending from the plateau, which form a circular loop within the circular loop for twice the fun!

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.12 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 125 m
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    Descent: - 127 m

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    Highest point: 202 m
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    Lowest point: 99 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park at the junction of the main street and the Villemur road.

Yellow markings

(S/E) From the car park, head towards Villemur on the D22.

(1) At the presbytery, turn right onto Rue Marius Cazeneuve, then left onto Chemin du Lavoir. Walk along the park, past the wash house and across the Souet.

(2) Shortly after crossing the bridge, keep left and take the wide grassy track straight ahead, following it for about 2 km. There is a steep incline at the start of the track for 200 m. Take the small path parallel to the track on the left to enjoy the view over the valley.

(3) At the end of the track, pass the small Croix de Peyre and continue straight ahead on the road (D87d) for 1.2 km.

(4) Turn right onto Impasse du Praunel. The track turns into a path that descends through the woods. Leave a track that climbs back up to the plateau on your right and continue downhill.

(5) At the bottom of the track, which becomes tarmac, keep to the right, following the house on the corner, and turn sharply left onto the D87 (Chemin du Tire-Crabe) to join the D61.

(6) Turn right onto the D61 and follow it for 600 metres.

(7) Turn right onto Chemin du Cimetière. Pass the cemetery and, at the intersection in the woods, turn left to return to the wash house. The path leads out onto a meadow. Continue straight ahead to the housing estate, then continue straight ahead when you reach the road.

(2) Continue along the road and cross the Souet again. Pass the wash house again and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 104 m - Bondigoux car park
  2. 1 : km 0.12 - alt. 104 m - Crossroads of the circular. Presbytery
  3. 2 : km 0.37 - alt. 99 m - Crossroads of the circular
  4. 3 : km 1.9 - alt. 190 m - La Croix de Peyre. View of the valley - Tarn (rivère)
  5. 4 : km 3.7 - alt. 197 m - Impasse du Praunel
  6. 5 : km 6.1 - alt. 113 m - Rouquette
  7. 6 : km 6.24 - alt. 110 m - Chemin du Tire-Crabe. D61
  8. 7 : km 6.9 - alt. 102 m - Cemetery path
  9. S/E : km 8.12 - alt. 104 m - Bondigoux car park

Notes

The entire circular route is marked with yellow markings.

Worth a visit

A pleasant shaded park with picnic tables and children's games is located at the very beginning of the route.

Variations on the route:
- After the (3), take thefirst track on the right. At the sign at the intersection, turn right to return to the wash house.
- 200 m before the (4), at Impasse du Praunel, turn right onto Chemin d'En Gourd. Go down to the sign at the intersection and turn right to return to the wash house.
These two connected variants form a circular loop.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 15258555

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant.

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Fa54
Fa54

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant stroll

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Lolita82
Lolita82

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A route we did as a family not far from home. Muddy path after rain. Easy to do.
We completed this route in two hours.
Leisurely stroll.

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jab31
jab31

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

A pleasant hike on the hillsides of the right bank of the Tarn.
You can extend the walk to Villemur and return via dirt tracks.
Not much tarmac!
Thanks for the route!

Jab31

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geneviève crokaert
geneviève crokaert

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 11 January. The steep section (mentioned between points 2 and 3) was very slippery, as were the track and path after point 4. Barely passable.
Best done in dry weather.

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Piot39
Piot39

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk without too many difficulties. It's uphill at the start, but you're rewarded later with a 180° view of the surrounding hillsides. The start is rural, with a short stretch of road before heading into the woods, which is very pleasant. The markings are not great everywhere. Don't forget to follow the trail as there are several possible routes (small yellow signs). It's a shame that the end is on the road... even if it is quiet.

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grandpirate
grandpirate

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike, varied, views, woods, beautiful trails.
Very beautiful light today.
Best avoided in rainy weather.

Definitely worth doing again!

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This time, I chose to do the circular inner loop. Parked in front of the cemetery, I followed the route in the opposite direction (to avoid the stretch of road at the end). I reached En Gourg via the alternative route and, before point 3, I took the other alternative route, a path that leads back to the cemetery via Tire-Crabe. These two variants are good ridge paths offering beautiful views, allowing me to enjoy the winter sun and a beautiful view of the Bondigoux bell tower at the end of the route. This circular route is about 6km long and takes 1½ hours of leisurely walking.

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caoussis
caoussis

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, invigorating hike above the Tarn, then through the woods on the way back to Bondigoux.
PLEASE NOTE: We would like to draw the attention of walkers discovering the route to point 3: it is marked "at the end of the track" but those who follow the recommendation in the description and take the small path on the left, which offers a beautiful view, may be misled: it then bends to the right to rejoin the track and the Croix de Peyre, but it is tempting, especially if you are chatting, to continue straight ahead, and then, after a steep descent, you find yourself on the D22 from Villemur! A marker, or even a sign, would be useful at this point.
This is the only flaw we found in the description and the route, which we will definitely do again, without making the same mistake next time...

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Meijouille
Meijouille

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Today's trail route. Perfect GPX track. Varied route with sections through fields and forests. Some sections on quiet roads. Ideal for a short breath of fresh air.

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camille marche
camille marche

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk, a bit steep at the start, but then very easy!

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